Affordable cars, SUVs with 360-degree camera: New Tata Tiago, Baleno & more

Advanced parking-assistance features are no longer limited to high-end vehicles. A growing number of mass-market cars and SUVs now offer a 360-degree camera, giving drivers a clear view around the vehicle and making parking and low-speed manoeuvres more convenient. As competition intensifies across segments, manufacturers are introducing such features in more accessible models. In this article, let’s take a look at affordable cars and SUVs in India that come equipped with a 360-degree camera system.Tata Tiago facelift First car on the list is the newly launched Tata Tiago facelift, which gets a 360-degree camera on the Creative trim priced from Rs 6.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The Tiago is powered by a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder NA petrol engine which puts out 86 hp of power. It’s also offered in CNG and both come paired with a 5-speed MT or an AMT gearbox.Tata PunchThe second car on the list is the Tata Punch, which gets a 360-degree camera from the Adventure trim priced from Rs 7.65 lakh (ex-showroom). The Punch gets two engine options - a 1.2-litre NA petrol engine and a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine, which puts out 120 hp of power and comes paired only with a 6-speed gearbox. The NA engine also gets a CNG option with a manual or an AMT gearbox. Tata TigorThe third car on the list is the Tata Tigor, which gets a 360-degree camera on top-spec XZ+ Lux trim priced from Rs 7.8 lakh (ex-showroom). The Tigor is powered by a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder NA petrol engine, which puts out 86 hp of power. It’s also offered in CNG, and both come paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox.Tata AltrozAnother Tata Motors car on the list is the Tata Altroz premium hatchback, which gets a 360-degree camera from the Creative trim priced from Rs 8.02 lakh (ex-showroom). The Altroz gets two engine options - a 1.2-litre NA petrol engine and a 1.5-litre turbo diesel engine which puts out 90 hp of power and comes paired only with a 6-speed gearbox. The NA engine also gets a CNG option with a manual or an AMT gearbox. The NA petrol can also be had with a 6-speed dual clutch gearbox.Citroen C3The fifth car on the list is the Citroen C3, which gets a 360-degree camera on the X Shine top-spec trim priced from Rs 8.03 lakh (ex-showroom). The Citroen C3 gets two engine options - a 1.2-litre NA petrol engine and a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine, which puts out 110 hp of power and comes paired with a 6-speed gearbox or a 6-speed torque converter automatic. The NA engine gets only a 5-speed manual gearbox.Nissan MagniteNext car on the list is Nissan Magnite, which gets a 360-degree camera on top-spec Tekna trim priced from Rs 8.4 lakh (ex-showroom). The Magnite gets two engine options - a 1.0-litre NA petrol engine and a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine, which puts out 100 hp of power and comes paired with a 6-speed gearbox or a CVT automatic. The NA engine gets a 5-speed manual or an AMT gearbox.Renault KigerNext car on the list is Renault Kiger, which gets a 360-degree camera on top-spec Emotion trim priced from Rs 8.42 lakh (ex-showroom). The Kiger gets two engine options - a 1.0-litre NA petrol engine and a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine, which puts out 100 hp of power and comes paired with a 6-speed gearbox or a CVT automatic. The NA engine gets a 5-speed manual or an AMT gearbox.Maruti Suzuki BalenoLast car on the list is Maruti Suzuki Baleno, which gets a 360-degree camera on top-spec Alpha trim priced from Rs 8.6 lakh (ex-showroom). The Baleno is powered by a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder NA petrol engine, which puts out 90 hp of power. Gearbox options include a 5-speed manual or an AMT gearbox.